MP3s and NPCs: The Music and Gaming Podcast
For over 15 years, New Jersey native/Los Angeles-based Terrance Pryor has worn many hats in the music industry as a music blogger, music producer, and a radio host. In 2019, they began the blog MP3s and NPCs as a way to combine their love of music and gaming. With this podcast, Terrance, who can be seen on AXS TV’s Daytime Emmy-nominated program Music’s Greatest Mysteries, will discuss the latest news in gaming while showcasing some great musical talent from around the world. Contact Terrance at terrancepryor@gmail.com. https://mp3sandnpcs.com/
Episodes
Running down the games we played at The MIX Summer Game Showcase at the Grammy Museum Rooftop Terrace during Summer Game Fest. Music from music from My Point Of You, Sirene, and Keeper also featured on this episode.
Overhours - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2439500/Overhours/
Flesh Made Fear - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316350/Flesh_Made_Fear/
Blippo+ - https://blippo.plus/
1000 Deaths - https://store.steampowered.com...
From Sleep Token to Falling In Reverse, I discuss what bands will take over as headliners at rock festivals in America such as Inkcarceration Festival and what Big Ass Truck has to do with this whole thing!
While the rock community cheered seeing Zakk Wylde and Entheos' Chaney Crabb on Kai Cenat's stream, they seem to have a different feeling whenever a black person actually plays or writes about rock music. Black people are allowed to love the music, but we're not welcome to be part of the music.
Audio version of YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTHlONVgyTc
https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@terr...
Summer Slaughter is one tour that managed to tick off a lot of folks in 2024. MP3s and NPCs/Black Man Talks Rock's Terrance Pryor discusses what exactly happened.
Audio version of original YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LplS1w79TBc
Edited by: Terrance Pryor Background music by: Terrance Pryor https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ https://mp3sandnpcs.podbean.com/
Being a black man while writing about rock music in America for nearly 20 years really isn't fun. Here's my story.
My website (MP3s and NPCs): https://mp3sandnpcs.com/
My article about Jann Wenner: https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/as-a-black-rock-critic-jann-wenners-words-proved-i-wasnt-welcome
Old reviews from back in the day: https://terrancepryor.weebly.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/terrancepryor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...
Hello, humanity! It's episode 12 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!
Show notes
Future Games Show 2024 spring edition (https://www.gamesradar.com/everything-announced-future-games-show-spring-showcase-2024/)
Stardew Valley update is HUGE (https://www.stardewvalley.net/stardew-valley-1-6-update-full-changelog/)
One Piece Music Symphony 2025 world tour (https://mp3sandnpcs.co...
A special episode of the MP3s and NPCs Mixtape podcast surrounding the 2024 installment of the Treefort Music Fest. (https://treefortmusicfest.com/)
Check out the musical artists!
Shred Flintstone - "Waste Away With You" (https://linktr.ee/shredflintstone) Die Spitz - "Hair of Dog" (https://linktr.ee/diespit) The Thing - "Midnight" (https://thingthething.bandcamp.com/album/the-thing-is) Wizzerd - "Dire Wolf" (https://linktr.ee/wizz...
Episode 11 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!
Show notes
FarmCon 24 dates (https://www.farming-simulator.com/newsArticle.php?&news_id=518/)
Mt. Joy at Troubadour review (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/review-mt-joy-perform-a-sold-out-show-at-the-troubadour)
Headbangers Rhythm Royale season three (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbQtG5nRYwI)
Episode 10 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!
Show notes
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Legends of the Zone Trilogy released (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/stalker-legends-of-the-zone-trilogy-lands-on-xbox-and-playstation-today)
The fourth mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. A special edition promoting New Colossus Festival in NYC.
More information about New Colossus Festival: https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/
Check out these acts!
Friend Of A Friend - “The Man That Loves Me” (https://www.instagram.com/friendofafriendband)
Iceblynk - "Enter the Sky" (https://iceblynk.bandcamp.com/track/enter-the-sky)
Episode nine of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!
Show notes
Pokémon Legends: Z-A announced (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/pokmon-legends-z-a-announced-for-a-2025-release-on-the-nintendo-switch)
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket announced (https://tcgpocket.pokemon.com/en-us/)
Interview with M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold about new virtual concert (https://www.amazevr.com/artis...
The third mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts.
Check out these acts!
Handsome Jack - "It's Understood" (http://www.handsomejackmusic.com/)
Fran Ashcroft -"Waiting For The Britpop Revival" (https://franashcroft.bandcamp.com/album/the-songs-that-never-were)
Call Me Spinster “Married in My Mind” (https://callmespinster.bandcamp.com/album/potholes)
Scarefield - "Child Of The Corn" (...
Episode eight of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!
Show notes
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-features-surprise-releases-and-details-on-new-nintendo-switch-games/)
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZenOn7WUo)
The second mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts.
Check out these acts!
Vial - "apathy" (https://vialband.bandcamp.com/album/burnout) (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/minneapolis-indie-punk-band-vial-announce-2024-north-american-spring-tour)
Hurt Hawks - "Bunny The Bartender" (https://hurthawksmusic.bandcamp.com/)
Hearts and Hand Grenades - "I Just Want My Rock" (https://www.heartsandhan...
Episode seven of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!
Show notes
Street Fighter x Amoeba Hollywood (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/amoeba-hollywood-to-host-street-fighter-6-concert-and-panel)
The first ever mixtape episode of MP3s and NPCs podcast. 10 tracks from 10 great rising acts.
Check out the musical artists
Majorette - "Tomorrow Is Forever" (https://majoretteband.bandcamp.com/album/forever-starts-tuesday) Fat Heaven - "Never Needed You" (https://fatheaven.bandcamp.com/album/trash-life) The Deathtones - "The Invisible Man" (https://thedeathtones.bandcamp.com/album/universal-monsters) Brittany Bindrim - "Fev...
We're so back. Gaming and anime news mixed with some new tunes.
Show notes
Steam Next Fest - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
Lies of P collaboration with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - https://www.liesofp.com/en-us/view/414/index.html
Safe In Our World charity bundle - https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/safe-in-our-world-charity-bundle-2024
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling Mario game ever - https://www.crunchyro...
This special episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast will showcase some great tunes from anime.
Excel Saga - "Ai (Chūseishin)" by Yumiko Kobayashi and Mikako Takahashi
Stream Excel Saga on Funimation
Madoka Magica - "Connect" by ClariS
Stream Madoka Magica on Funimation and Crunchyroll
Attack on Titan - "Great Escape" by Cinema Staff
Stream Attack on Titan on Crunchyroll
Demon Slayer - ""Zankyō Sanka" by Aimer
Some great games showcased at PAX East 2022
https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/the-best-games-seen-at-pax-east-2022
Games featured in the podcast:
Writer's Block
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1841380/Writers_Block/
Urban Venture
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351240/Urban_Venture/
Cursed To Golf
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf/
World Championship Boxing Manager 2
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